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KTR Urges Youth to Embrace AI, Backs Investor-Friendly Hyderabad

K T Rama Rao called on young people to embrace Artificial Intelligence as an opportunity for innovation and employment rather than fear it as a threat to jobs. Speaking after inaugurating the India headquarters of Random Trees in Hyderabad, he stressed continuous learning, skill development and an investor-friendly ecosystem to attract Global Capability Centres. He also cited the Saagu-Baagu initiative in Sircilla as an example of technology helping farmers.

KTR urges youth to embrace AI; calls for investor-friendly ecosystem to make Hyderabad global hub

Hyderabad, October 24

BRS Working President K T Rama Rao on Saturday called upon youngsters to embrace Artificial Intelligence as an opportunity for innovation and employment rather than fear it as a threat to jobs. He stressed the need for continuous learning, skill development and adaptation to emerging technologies.

KTR inaugurated the India headquarters of Random Trees, a company operating in the fields of data, AI and innovation, in Hyderabad. Speaking on the occasion, he highlighted the importance of strengthening Telangana's technology ecosystem, attracting investments and preparing young people for future employment opportunities.

He observed that every technological revolution initially creates apprehensions but eventually opens new avenues for growth. Recalling the resistance to the introduction of computers in the banking sector, he said adapting to change was essential for progress. Portraying AI as a 'monster' would only create unnecessary fear among people, he added.

Emphasising the role of the private sector in employment generation, KTR said governments should focus on creating a business-friendly environment rather than attempting to provide jobs directly to everyone. Reliable power and water supply, quality infrastructure, efficient transport and ease of doing business were essential to attract investments, he said.

KTR said the previous BRS government had taken several initiatives to position Hyderabad as a leading global IT destination and attract international companies and Global Capability Centres (GCCs). He expressed confidence that the city could emerge as a major hub for AI research, data science and technological innovation.

Referring to the 'Saagu-Baagu' initiative in Sircilla, he explained how technology could help farmers identify crop pests and obtain timely solutions. He also cited digital platforms as examples of technology-driven business models creating new employment opportunities.

KTR called for coordination among governments, industries and educational institutions to equip youth with industry-relevant skills and ensure the benefits of technology reach all sections of society.

— ANI

Reader’s Guide · AI-assisted, based only on the report above

What the report makes clear: A public leader's stated position that AI should be treated as an opportunity, with skills, infrastructure and ease of doing business as the priorities.

Still open: The report does not yet say what specific policy commitments, timelines or funding accompany these remarks.

Another way to look at it: The call for governments to enable rather than directly provide jobs shifts responsibility onto private investment and skill training, which affects how quickly young people actually find work.

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